I was feeling kind of neutral about 2005 as I read this thread - my net income ends up being only about 10-15% higher than 2004. But then I realised there were other factors that came into play: I have probably worked less hours this year (now a family man), and the exchange rate means that I had to make more USD in 2005 to have the same amount of AUD in my pocket that I did in 2004.
So after that double whammy - less hours worked and higher currency conversion losses - I'm still ahead... so I'm feeling more positive.
I have my fingers stuck in so many micro projects that it's hard to evaluate my personal performance, I just go by the cheques coming in.
